This company provides portable sewer pipeline inspection systems featuring an easily deployable, lightweight crawler robot suitable for various inspection types. The solution streamlines workflow by automating data management, GIS integration, and report generation accessible via a secure cloud platform. They offer an affordable subscription model that includes comprehensive support and continuous hardware and software updates to ensure system longevity.
Funding
$3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional CCTV pipeline inspection methods often involve bulky equipment, specialized vehicles, and extensive setup times, leading to increased operational costs and logistical challenges, especially in areas with limited access. Unexpected equipment breakdowns, maintenance requirements, and the need for skilled technicians further contribute to downtime and budget overruns.
Solution
Edge AI provides Pipe Dream®, a subscription-based CCTV pipeline inspection robot that streamlines the inspection process and reduces operational overhead. The Pipe Dream® system is a portable, all-inclusive solution that eliminates the need for specialized vehicles and reduces setup time, enabling inspections in hard-to-reach locations. The subscription model includes automatic hardware upgrades and cloud connectivity, ensuring the system remains up-to-date and minimizing downtime. Operators can focus on inspections while Edge AI handles maintenance, repairs, and logistical support, resulting in more efficient workflows and predictable costs.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes cities and municipalities, contractors, engineering firms, construction companies, and rural water authorities responsible for pipeline inspection and maintenance.
Features
- Portable and man-portable design, weighing only 40 lbs, for easy access to easements and challenging terrains
- Comprehensive inspection capabilities for 6”-24” pipes and manholes, with optional expansion to 48"+ pipes
- Single-pass video recording with low-latency, live streaming optimized up to 4K resolution
- Precision positioning using odometry for inch-level accuracy
- User-friendly controls via PS4/Xbox controllers, minimizing the learning curve for operators
- 360° pan-tilt-zoom camera for detailed post-inspection analysis and defect identification
- Robust tactical tether cable and connector with a 400 lb-force tensile strength
- Built-in LTE/5G connectivity for seamless cloud-based data upload and access from any location
- Optional PACP/MACP coding services performed by NASSCO-certified staff
- Secure cloud portal for data storage, sharing, and collaboration with clients and asset management systems